Deck 17: Care of Men

Question 1

The nurse is caring for a bisexual male client. In addition to routine adult immunizations, the nurse is aware that the client needs to receive the:

A) Meningococcal vaccine.
B) Hepatitis A and B vaccine.
C) Hepatitis B vaccine.
D) Pneumococcal vaccine.

Answer 1

Hepatitis A and B vaccine.

Question 2

The nurse is talking with a male client who is on a regimen of antihypertensive medications. The nurse knows that there are side effects that affect masculine roles associated with these medications. Those side effects include:

A) Impotence and hyperglycemia.
B) Impotence and dizziness.
C) Decreased tolerance for physical activity and tremors.
D) Erectile dysfunction and hoarseness.

Answer 2

Impotence and dizziness.

Question 3

The nurse is trying to help the male client see the same situation in a different light. The best description of this technique is:

A) Processing.
B) Reframing.
C) Acknowledgement.
D) Cause and effect.

Answer 3

Reframing.

Question 4

The population health nurse is working with a community who is devoting a month to men's health. Which information should be included on marketing material for this event?

A) Men have lower rates of sexually transmitted diseases as compared to women.
B) Men are less likely to die from cancer as are women.
C) Men develop heart disease earlier and die more frequently than do women.
D) Worldwide, the most frequent cause of death in young and middle adult men is prostate cancer.

Question 5

A male client is complaining of not being able to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual activity. The population health nurse realizes this client is experiencing a change in which determinant of health?

A) Biological.
B) Psychological.
C) Environmental.
D) Sociocultural.

Question 6

The population health nurse is reviewing psychological determinants of health in preparation for a meeting with a group of male community leaders. What should the nurse keep in mind about the general dimensions of the stereotypical male role when meeting with the group?

A) Freely demonstrate affection.
B) Are more reliant on others.
C) Participate in routine health care screenings.
D) View oneself as superior to others.

Question 7

The population health nurse realizes that behavioral factors seem to make a greater contribution to men's health status as compared to women. This is most likely because:

A) Men are more apt to perform healthful behaviors.
B) Men are more reliant on others.
C) Men are more educated about health issues.
D) Men are generally more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors.

Question 8

The population health nurse decides to screen the male population of a small rural community for the presence of suicide risks. On which risks should the nurse focus? (Select all that apply.)

A) Depression.
B) Unemployment.
C) Married.
D) Substance abuse.
E) Relationships with peers.

Question 9

The population health nurse is concerned that a male community member is at risk for recidivism for heroin use. What did the nurse observe to cause this concern?

A) Enrolling in college classes.
B) Spending time with family members.
C) Going out with friends who use heroin.
D) Attends substance abuse meetings every other day.

Question 10

The population health nurse is working in a community health clinic and is planning a program to resolve health problems in male clients. One such example could be a program:

A) That eliminates high-risk behaviors.
B) Related to diabetes prevention.
C) That encourages blood pressure screening.
D) That explains adult immunizations.

Question 11

The population health nurse is using the six-point HEALTH program intended to facilitate creation of health care services that better meet the health promotion needs of men in the community. When using this program, what should be done for the letter T in the acronym?

A) Typical.
B) Transfer.
C) Tailor.
D) Temperature.

Question 12

The population health nurse is asked to participate on a committee to support health lifestyles for the entire family. What should the nurse suggest to support the men's health promotion needs?

A) Healthy diet and physical activity.
B) Identification of medication side effects.
C) Receiving recommended immunizations.
D) Smoking cessation and limiting alcohol intake.

Question 13

A nurse is working with a group of elderly men in a community health clinic. Even though the nurse might need to discuss each of these statements, which statement should the nurse address first?

A) "I know I can eat this fried chicken every day because I exercise a lot."
B) "I cannot eat as much as I used to."
C) "My sleep patterns have changed."
D) "I have to turn the volume up on the television these days."

Question 14

The population health nurse is preparing a seminar on men's health issues for a community organization. For the presentation the nurse should explain that men are ________ as likely as women to die from heart disease and ________ times more likely to commit suicide.

A) Three times, four.
B) Four times, two.
C) Twice, four.
D) Twice, six.

Question 15

The nurse is working with a client who had his testes surgically removed as part of treatment for testicular cancer. The treatment had a profound impact on his self-image. An important area of health restoration for this client would be:

A) Encouraging him to join a support group.
B) Referring him to a marriage counselor.
C) Hormone therapy.
D) Antidepressant medications.